parsimonious
Example Sentences
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Corporate road warriors say European companies can be even more parsimonious.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
In the days since the new schedule announcement, vaccine experts have repeatedly pointed out that Denmark is actually the outlier from the “peer” countries for having such a parsimonious schedule.
From Slate • Jan. 9, 2026
Advisers can try to reason with a parsimonious client.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 24, 2025
Mills was parsimonious while also accounting for Originals' three most dangerous batters.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025
“I respect your parsimonious nature,” he says, and then continues arranging constellations his own way as he mumbles facts about outer space.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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